Autonomy of Self

"Autonomy of Self" explores the limitations of traditional American gender norms and how they might negatively affect an individual’s mental health. My research on this topic comes from various articles on toxic masculinity, as well as my exploration into Queen’s and David Bowie’s inspiration behind their iconic collaboration, “Under Pressure”. I aim to make a statement on how these limitations and expectations can have adverse effects on a man’s ability to understand, express, and accept his emotions, and on a women’s ability to believe she can be a strong individual, leader, and support system.